The Splendid Idle Forties: Stories of Old California

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Set against the backdrop of California, the work of Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton explores themes of feminism, politics, and personal struggle. Her bestselling novel, Black Oxen, was adapted into a silent film, showcasing her influence in early 20th-century literature. Atherton's literary career began with serialized stories, leading to her first novel, What Dreams May Come. Her journey as a writer was marked by personal challenges, including familial ostracism after revealing her identity as an author.